AEG

Moved into Christchurch 5 weeks ago and have no social life!!!! Not working till next Feb when our 17 year old son starts school, used to work full time and had a large social circle of friends.
Anybody out there???

Jude J

Sorry, not in Christchurch just wanted to say HI and to reassure you that there are plenty like you out there, I'm sure someone from your neck of the woods will be on soon, but in the mean time, stay around and have a chat.
Apart from lack of social life, are you happy?

AEG

Yes, have planned this move for 18 months so not taken lightly. Just not use to being at home all day!! My daughter has stayed back in the UK at Uni but am looking forward to seeing her at Christmas.
Thanks for the support and I'm sure the social scene will pick up soon.

Andrew Cross

Hi there, I am in Chch too and also have teenage boys....Pm me if you want a chat...Sue

AEG

Thanks Sue, do your boys play sport? and where do you go to meet new people if your not working? It's harder to meet people once your kids are older as you don't have to take and collect them from school.

Andrew Cross

Yes my boys play sport but mainly at school. I know what you mean about not meeting people through the schools but i have two younger ones and have met a few mums at their school, but mainly the families i have met are through my husbands work and are expats too. I dont actually know that many kiwis except at work but not really socially....

xpat19

Hi - We arrive in ChCh on 3rd Dec after 5 years in Auckland. Like you I won't be working untill our 16 yr old son starts at Cashmere High in Feb ( hoping to put it off that long ! ! )
PM if you fancy meeting up after the 3rd

Maz

One of you could always start this group: http://brit.meetup.com/cities/nz/chr...?from=loc_pick

I fully intend on starting up the Expat Brit meetup group for wherever I'm living if/when we get over there.